Council hears workforce development update as city readies second job fair

Pam Crum, who leads the city's workforce efforts in the economic development office, told the Hampton City Council that the city has strengthened a multi-agency workforce network and is focusing on helping underemployed residents increase earnings. "We have a lot of exciting announcements to make and share with you," she said as she outlined recent work to group services, build an integrated triage referral and expand neighborhood access points.